Mary Lanning Healthcare Names Rebecca Bleich Chief Clinical Officer
Mary Lanning Healthcare recently named Rebecca Bleich, MBA BSN RN-P, as its Chief Clinical Officer. She begins work on October 5.
Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Robert Freed Joins Essentia Health in Fargo
The Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic is excited to welcome orthopedic surgeon Dr. Robert Freed.
Dr. Jordan Lebron Joins Essentia Health South University Clinic
The Essentia Health-South University Clinic is proud to welcome internal medicine specialist Dr. Jordan Lebron.
Community Hospital Honors Misti Soderlund as 2026 Caring Kind Recipient
Community Hospital is proud to announce that Misti Soderlund, RN, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Caring Kind Award, a recognition that celebrates staff members who exemplify compassion, excellence, and a commitment to patient-centered care.
Jenna Larsen Joins Essentia Health 32nd Avenue Clinic Urology
The Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic is excited to welcome Jenna Larsen, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in urology.
Jane Meza Named UNMC Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Jane Meza, PhD, has been named UNMC vice chancellor for academic affairs effective Nov. 1, pending approval by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. She has served as interim vice chancellor since July 2024.
Good Samaritan Administrator Named National Leader of the Year
Good Samaritan – Ridge View Estates senior living administrator, Melissa McCorquodale, has been named the 2026 Provider Achieving Care Excellence (ACE) Leader of the Year by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL).
CHI Health Good Samaritan Foundation Adds Three Board Members
CHI Health Good Samaritan Foundation welcomes Eric Hellriegel, Carol Lindstrom and Tiffany Shuda to its Board of Directors. The new members began serving a three-year term on July 1.
Zoe Adams Joins JRMC Cardiac Rehab as Exercise Physiologist
Zoe Adams has joined Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) Cardiac Rehab as an exercise physiologist, helping the department expand its ability to serve patients across the region.
General Surgeon Dr. Mikayla Freese Joins CHI Health St. Francis
CHI Health Clinic General Surgery (Grand Island) welcomes Mikayla Freese, MD, board-certified general surgeon, to its staff.
Sadie Sebastian Joins Essentia Health Bismarck Gateway Clinic
The Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck Gateway Clinic is excited to welcome Sadie Sebastian, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in internal medicine.
Shannon Bryn Joins JRMC Athletic Training at Jamestown High School
Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) welcomes athletic trainer (AT) Shannon Bryn to its team at Jamestown High School. Bryn will provide comprehensive care to Blue Jay athletes, including injury prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation. Her addition expands the team's reach and gives student-athletes greater access to care.
Altru Health System Adds Board Member, Names New Board Chair
Altru Health System is pleased to announce the appointment of Renard Bergstrom of Devils Lake to its Board of Directors, along with other board leadership transitions.
Sanford Bismarck CEO Todd Schaffer Promoted to Brigadier General
Sanford Bismarck President & CEO, Todd Schaffer, M.D., has been selected for promotion to Brigadier General and appointed to serve as Assistant for Mobilization and Reserve Affairs within the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Personnel & Readiness (OUSW(P&R)), a senior military leadership position responsible for advising on Reserve component medical readiness, mobilization and health support policy across the Department of War.
Sanford Health Watertown Welcomes Two New Physical Therapists
Sanford Health Watertown is excited to welcome Physical Therapists Jett McGirr, DPT, and Lauren Lenards, PT, to the Sanford Watertown Rehabilitation and Therapy family.
Walipawn Schroeder Earns Avera Queen of Peace DAISY Award
Avera Queen of Peace Hospital is pleased to announce that Walipawn Schroeder, RN is the most recent recipient of its quarterly nurse recognition program called the DAISY Award.
Roger Reamer Announces Retirement as CEO of Memorial Health Care Systems
After more than 26 years of dedicated leadership, Memorial Health Care Systems (MHCS) CEO Roger J. Reamer has announced his plans to retire from his position in the spring of 2027.
USD Health Sciences Success Spotlight: Madison Lindsey
Madison Lindsey knew nothing about Applied Behavior Analysis when she started her career in education. She found her way to it by doing what already came naturally.
SDSMA Member Spotlight: Emily Eisenbraun
Name: Emily Eisenbraun
Class of 2027, University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine
SDSMA member since: 2023
What specialty(ies) are you currently considering and why? I will be applying for a dermatology residency this fall. I chose dermatology because of the meaningful, longitudinal relationships and ability to care for individuals in all stages of life. My passion for this specialty has also been shaped significantly by dermatology mentors in my hometown of Rapid City, South Dakota.
Avera Named to Forbes' Best-In-State Employers 2026 for South Dakota
Avera Health has been named on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2026 for South Dakota. Avera ranks third on the list and is the first ranking health care system.